Farming with Dynamite: A Few Hints to Farmers

"Farming with Dynamite: A Few Hints to Farmers" by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, is an early 1900s manual encouraging farmers to adopt dynamite to revolutionize their agricultural work. The book explains the benefits of using "Red Cross" Dynamite to boost farm outputs and cut down manual labor, delving into various applications such as eliminating tree stumps, getting rid of bothersome rocks, and loosening tough soil. It explains how using explosions can aid in digging ditches and wells quicker than traditional methods, and how dynamite could also lead to better root systems and revitalize tired farmland. The book uses real-life examples and practical advice to try to persuade farmers of the financial benefits and time-saving advantages of using dynamite in farming.